Pet Matters
Martha M. Bennett, Managing Director
This column appears every two weeks and provides information about pet care, humane society programs, and local animal control requirements. Please send your comments and questions to the Western Arizona Humane Society, 1100 Empire Drive, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86406.
Pet Information On-Line
There are numerous sources of information about companion animals and they are all available by clicking your mouse or tapping some computer keys. Here are a few websites that you should check out.
The Western Arizona Humane Society, Lake Havasu City, Arizona maintains this website to provide general information about shelter functions and services, as well as profiles for pets ready to go to new homes.
www.hsus.org - The website of the Humane Society of the United States contains information about farm animals, animal research, wildlife, marine mammals, government affairs, and special programs.
www.rabbit.org - Sponsored by the House Rabbit Society, this website is filled with information about rabbit nutrition, behavior, mental and physical health, grooming, housing, and adoptions.
www.ferretcentral.org, - Ferret Central provides information about the care of ferrets and has links to regional, national, and international ferret organizations. The site answers the most common questions about ferrets, dispels ferret myths, and provides news and veterinary articles.
www.catcaresociety.org - The Cat Care Society informs visitors about basic cat care and the importance of keeping cats indoors.
www.ddfl.org - The Denver Dumb Friends League features brochures on crate training dogs to introducing new cats to other pets. The site also offers information on selecting a pet, pet loss, and more.
www.ahshc.org - The Animal Humane Society provides training advice and explanations of pet behavior.
www.acmepet.com - This comprehensive site has information about pet care, breeds, and pet news. They cover topics related to dogs, cats, horses, birds, fish, reptiles, and exotics.
www.petswelcome.com - This travel-related site gives information about pet-friendly hotels, motels, inns, B&Bs in the United States and Canada.
www.petstation.com - Another terrific site with information about pet care.
www.dentalvet.com - An excellent source of information for owners and veterinarians who have questions about proper dental care for their pets or patients.
www.pets.com - Do you need a ferret lounger? This site has one for sale, along with anything else you can think of and some things you didn't know about.
Go surfing the web - and discover a whole new world of information about pets and pet care.